Common resume format mistakes to avoid.

Most resumes have a lot of visual distraction making it harder to read and understand.

Common mistakes to avoid when formatting your resume:

1. Using a lot of colors: At most use three colors, white for background, very dark gray for text, and a color to highlight few very key points.
2. Using a lot of fonts: Use a single font for the entire resume, and use different font weights to differentiate between headings and body text.
3. Unreadable font: Use a font that is readable, make sure line height is good, and font size is not too small.
4. Avoid multiple columns: Use a single column layout, it is easier to read and understand.
5. Avoid using tables: Tables force you to have headings, so part of the information is elsewhere, making it harder to read. For example is it year of graduation or year of enrolment?
6. Separate sections: Make sure each section is clearly separated from the other sections, use higher margins or dividers.